•August 5, 2015•
Thursday, August 13: Deadline to register for the Bob Ross painting class on Saturday August 15. There is a fee which includes paints and canvas. Bring a roll of paper towels and a light lunch.
There will also be Adult Book Club Meeting from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.- Bob Ross Painting Class.
Tuesday, August 18, 4-5 p.m.: Youth Book Club Meeting for 4-8th grades. Read More
August 17 is “Senior Day” – Admission is free for guests age 60 years & older
•August 5, 2015•
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host activities for seniors and their families during the Illinois State Fair, August 13-23, in Springfield. IDoA will have a lineup of special events in the air conditioned setting of the Illinois Building located near the fairground main gate. Monday, August 17 is Senior Day when attendees 60 years of age and older are admitted free to the fair.
“We look forward to another year of hosting fun activities during the state fair. Our staff and partner agencies do a great job of keeping everyone engaged while offering information about programs and services for older adults and their families,” said IDoA Acting Director, Jennifer Reif.
Some state fair Senior Day favorites include the “NOT SO Newlywed Game” where couples, age 50 years and older, test how much they really know about their spouse. Later, IDoA will host the Illinois Seniora Spelling Bee State Finals. Seniors who won regional competitions held across the state will correctly spell words until judges crown a spelling bee champion. And families are encouraged to pre-register for the “Grandparent Grandchild Contest”, when (on August 20) participants are judged on resemblance, costumes, talent, and interviews. To pre-register, call (217) 785-3390 Read More
Eligible Moultrie County organizations encouraged to apply by September 8
•August 5, 2015•
The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, will begin accepting applications for its annual community grants program on Aug. 3. The community grants program provides funding for programs and organizations that improve the oral health of Illinois children.
The Foundation will award grants up to $10,000 to organizations that provide oral health education and/or access to oral health resources to children within the state. A total of $150,000 in grants will be distributed. Criteria and an online application are available at ddilfoundation.org/grantreq.aspx. Applications must be received by Sept. 8 to be eligible for consideration.
Illinois nonprofit organizations that are classified as exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and public or governmental entities, such as a public schools or health departments, are eligible and encouraged to apply. Read More
•August 5, 2015•
Lake Land College’s Adult Education is offering GED classes throughout the Lake Land College district. beginning the week of August 24.
Locally, the following classes will be available: Read More
•July 29, 2015•
SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, August 20 at the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Chantel Scherer of Sullivan, a member of the Northern Illinois University golf team, was recently named NIU Sportswoman for 1990. She received her award for sportsmanship, academic and athletic contributions to the Lady Huskies golf team.
Thirty-nine youngsters participated in the 1990 4-H Fishing Derby held July 10 in Wyman Park. Travis Bunch won a tackle box for catching the biggest fish, and Chelsey Peters won a bait box for catching the most fish. Other awards were won by Dane Jackson, who won a mini tackle for being the first 4-H’er to catch a fish; Karen McCall, who won a gift certificate for making the best effort; Missy Gillen, who won a kite for being the 4-H’er to catch the smallest fish and Jeremy Helton, who won a kite for being the smallest fisherman. Read More
•July 29, 2015•
In commemoration of Medicare’s 50th anniversary July 30, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) would like to encourage Illinois seniors and people with disabilities to learn about services provided by the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). This year, marks the 50th anniversary of the enactment of Amendments to the Social Security Act that established the Medicare program.
“The Department on Aging supports SHIP’s role in assisting older adults and individuals with disabilities make informed decisions,” said acting director Jennifer Reif. “There are more than 250 existing local SHIP offices statewide with 1,000 dedicated counselors who are readily available to assist and educate people about Medicare and available insurance options.” Read More
•July 29, 2015•
The Green Mill Village Theatre in Arcola will be throwing a Christmas in July party Thursday, July 30. Guests will have a chance to come to the theatre to meet Santa and his reindeer before enjoying a 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. showing of “Half-Stitched The Musical.”
“We wanted to create a fun and unique event that would bring together people of all ages,” Koy Cook, Sales and Social Media Coordinator, said. “Christmas is such a festive time of year, and we really wanted to give a gift to the community for being so supportive of our new theatre with some amazing deals on tickets and a variety of activities for the kids.” Read More
•July 29, 2015•
The State of Illinois budget not being enacted for fiscal year 2016 beginning July 1 has led C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation to make changes in their program delivery system to include reduction of client services, days of service, hours of operation and employment of personnel to provide the needed services to clients.
According to Paul White, CEO, “The current budget uncertainty and impasse at the state level has led C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation to reduce client services effective July 1 and to lay off employees, change days of service and reduce hours of operation in the field offices effective August 3.
White added that, “Due to C.E.F.S. not having state contracts or state funding in place for some of our key human service programs, the agency has had to make decisions that impact the level of service for our clients at our local outreach field offices.”
On July 1, C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation stopped all direct client services in the following grants: the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the Emergency Solutions Grant, the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program, the Homeless Prevention Program, and the Emergency and Transitional Housing Program. These unfunded state funded programs will not provide direct client services until the state budget is approved and contracts are issued to C.E.F.S. The client impact has been no direct services to 2,115 low-income individuals which represents 955 vulnerable households not receiving needed assistance. Read More
•July 29, 2015•
Jamie Shoot
Edward Jones Financial Advisor George Levi announced today that a second financial advisor, Jamie Shoot, has joined his office in Sullivan as of July 7.
“I am really looking forward to working with George,” said Jamie. “I’ll have all the advantages of working with an experienced investment professional while getting to know local investors. This will be a tremendous opportunity to increase my investment knowledge and hone my customer service skills.”
“I’m very impressed with Jamie, and I’m sure our clients will be, too,” added Levi. “Edward Jones prides itself on providing the best service possible to those investors who choose to do business with us. Jamie will help provide the high level of service investors in Moultrie County have come to expect from us as well as extend our services to new investors.” Read More